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REGISTRATION CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 15, 2026 AT 11:59PM  
*U7 and U9 registration will remain open until September 20, 2026

ALL U11 TO U18 REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER AUGUST 15TH MAY BE PLACED ON A WAITLIST
If you missed the registration deadline (August 15, 2026), please contact Shawn Young to inquire about space. If there is space for your player you will be subject to a $75 late registration fee; please contact Shawn Young via email registrar@metrowestforce.com 

NO PLAYER WITH AN OUTSTANDING BALANCE FROM THE 2025/2026 WILL BE ABLE TO REGISTER UNTIL THAT HAS BEEN PAID.

All registrations are reviewed and approved by the association registrar. If a registered player is determined to reside outside the MWFHA boundary, the parent will be notified and registration cancelled/refunded.

TEAM STRUCTURE
This year Metro West Force plans to offer the following:

• U7 - Introductory Program
• U9 - Intermediate and Developing
• U11 – AA (Rep) / A (Rep) / C (Rec)
• U13 – AAA (Rep) / AA (Rep) / A (Rep) / C (Rec) 
• U15 - AAA (Rep) / AA (Rep) / A (Rep) / C (Rec)*
• U18 - AA (Rep) / A (Rep) / C (Rec)*

*U15C / U18C: 

• MWF is currently in discussions regarding a U15C and a U18C league. The creation of this league is dependent on registration numbers and the interest received at other female associations.  
• Please note there is no guarantee at this time that a U15 and/or a U18 C league will be available but discussions are being conducted and associations need to wait for registration to close to understand numbers. 
• Players interested in registering directly for recreational programming are asked to select the U15C or U18C option during registration. No payment is required at this time to register for this program, please check the offline payment option.
• Once registration closes on August 15, Metro West Force will review registration numbers to determine whether a recreational league is feasible for the 2026/2027 season.
• After this review is complete and a decision has been made, MWF will contact all players who registered for the recreational program to discuss next steps and available options.
  
  Thank you for your interest, and we appreciate your patience as we assess program viability for the upcoming season.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMPETITIVE VS RECREATIONAL HOCKEY
Players have the option to register directly for our Recreational (Rec) program or participate in evaluations for consideration on a competitive team.

Players who choose to attend evaluations will be assessed and assigned to the appropriate competitive level based on their skill and development. Competitive teams are offered at the following levels:

• U11: A / AA
• U13: A / AA / AAA
• U15: A / AA / AAA
• U18: A / AA

Following evaluations, players who are not placed on a competitive team will be assigned to our Recreational program.

Choosing between Rec and Competitive is an important decision for both players and families. To help determine the best fit, we encourage all families to review the Rec vs Competitive document available on our website. This resource outlines the differences in commitment, competition level, travel requirements, and overall player experience to help you make an informed choice in the best interest of your player and your family.

Rec Vs Competitive

NOTE FOR U18 MMFHL, U15, U16 and U18 MAJOR HOPEFULS
If your player is trying out for a non-MWF team, we ask that you still register as usual.  Select “Offline Payment” at checkout to complete your registration. There is a question with the registration asking if you are trying out for these teams so that we have a record of players in this situation.  MWF will reach out to these players to determine next steps. 

GRAYJAY PAY
MWF Registration is to be done through GrayJay Pay. If you are a NEW or RETURNING PLAYER, head to GrayJay Pay to complete registration. https://grayjaypay.ca/organizations/14/metro-west-force-female-hockey-association/  

If you need help with GrayJayPay, you can consult the user guide by using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x9Y1OxEp_-pLu0kfXJzT-wZxQb7dCT2C4f-erri94CE/edit?usp=sharing

ADDITIONAL PROCESSING FEES
As a note, when paying for registration through Gray Jay there are additional fees that Members will be responsible for:
- HCR Fee: $5.00
- Convenience Fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction (if paying with credit card)

PAYMENT OPTIONS AND STRUCTURE
Payment can be made in full at time of registration, or in three (3) installments, (a minimum payment of one-third of your registration fee is required at time of registration):

If fees are not paid in full by midnight December 31st, players with outstanding fees CANNOT PARTICIPATE in any practice, game, or any other MWF sanctioned event, until the date full payment is received.

Fees can be paid by credit card payment through GrayJay Pay or e-transfer.  E-transfers can be sent to payments@metrowestforce.com, please include players name in the message line and receipt number found in your GrayJay Pay receipt email.

If paying in installments, it is up to the Member to ensure payment is sent to MWF on time. Gray Jay Pay is not set up for pending payments and payments ARE NOT automatically withdrawn. A reminder for payment will be forwarded to Members prior to payment dates. 

**If full payment is not received by the end of the day December 1st, 2026, a $50 late fee will be applied. 

REFUND POLICY

If a refund is requested, a $25 Admin fee will be applied. This admin fee will be removed from your refunded amount. 

The following refund schedule will apply:

• Processing fees are non-refundable for all registrations regardless of cancellation date.
• On or before September 30th: 100% (minus the admin fee)
• October 1st to October 26th: 75% (minus the admin fee)
• October 27th to November 16th: 50% (minus the admin fee)
• After November 17th: 0%

Refunds are contingent upon the return of both home and away MWF jerseys in acceptable condition. If one or both jerseys are not returned, or are returned in unacceptable condition, a jersey replacement fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

DISCOUNTS

Goalies  (U11, U13, U15 and U18): Goalies are charged 50% of the registration fee. When registering, please be sure to click the Goalie registration specific to your age group for the discount.

• Goaltenders must agree to remain in the position until at least November 15th, at which time any who choose to play 'out' will be required to pay a prorated/adjusted registration fee set on a case by case basis.
• All goaltenders will be responsible for their share of all team-related fees for the season.

3rd child discount (**Please note we have changed the 3rd child discount policy to align with other Associations): Families will receive 50% off the lowest registration fee if 3 or more children are registered with Metro West Force. 

All players must be registered with MWF in order to receive the discount. Players registered with non-MWF programming do not qualify. To apply for the 3rd child discount please complete the following survey below: 3rd Child Discount Form

IMPORTANT NOTICE: FRIEND REQUESTS FOR 2026/2027 RECREATIONAL HOCKEY SEASON

MWF does not accept friend requests during registration. While we recognize the value of playing alongside friends, in recent years this practice has led to significantly unbalanced teams across our recreational divisions.

Our goal is to ensure a fair and positive experience for all players. As such, we are prioritizing balanced sister teams across each age group. For this reason, we will not be including a friend request link in this season’s registration.

That said, we understand that certain circumstances may require players to be placed on the same team. If your family has a specific need—such as siblings playing together, carpooling logistics, or a physical or mental health accommodation—please reach out directly to our VP of Recreational Hockey, Mark Richardson, at rechockey@metrowestforce.com

We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to build a strong and inclusive, recreational hockey community at Metro West Force.

**There are no friend requests accepted for Competitive hockey.

WAIVERS
When registering your player, there are several waivers to review and acknowledge including:

• Registration Acknowledgment
• Parent Code of Conduct
• Photo and Video Waiver 
• Abusive Parent Dispute Resolution Policy
• Payment Schedule Policy
• Hockey Nova Scotia - Code of Conduct
• Player Code of Conduct
• Refund Policy

Please be sure to review these documents carefully to understand the terms and conditions. MWF expects parents and players to follow the Codes of Conduct and respect players, parents and volunteers at all times. Any behaviour deemed to breach the Codes of Conduct will be investigated and dealt with accordingly.

RAFFLE BOX 50/50 FUNDRAISER
Any 50/50 credits that a Member may have accumulated from the past season will be applied to your GrayJay account by December 1st. 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Metro West Force believes that all children should have the opportunity to participate in sport.  If your child is interested in joining the league and you are in need of financial assistance, please visit our website for programs. Financial Assistance

Questions about Fees?
Contact VP Finance, Lisa Park vpfinance@metrowestforce.com

Questions about Registration?
Contact our Registrar, Shawn Young, registrar@metrowestforce.com